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Child Competence in Public Law Proceedings - Caselaw & Top Tips - MBL
This webinar will provide the latest update and tips to assist practitioners in a complex and difficult area in ascertaining whether a child has capacity.
- SRA Competency - B
- Level - Update: Requires no prior subject knowledge
- CPD - 0.5 hours
- Viewership - Access for entire organisation
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
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How to approach and assess a child’s competency
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Factors to consider when assessing competency
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When to get expert advice?
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Are the differences so fundamental that separate representation is required?
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How to work with the children’s Guardian and the court when considering this and whether there is a need to separate instructions
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How to continue to work with the Guardian after separate representation has been accepted
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Safety issues to be considered - joint visits with the Guardian?
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How should a child’s wishes and feelings be presented to the court?
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Child meeting the judge. Protocol for setting up such meetings
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Recap on child capacity and the Gillick principles and developments
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An analysis of Re C
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Practical advice on how to approach and come to a conclusion on a child’s capacity
This webinar was recorded on 27th February 2024
You can gain access to this webinar and 1,700+ others via the MBL Webinar Subscription. Please email
Event Information
| Event Date | On Demand |
| Individual Price | From £99 + VAT with SmartPlan |
| Location | Online (pre-recorded) |
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